R2 r fact_sheet_10-10-11

Research to Reality R2R: National Cancer Institute Collaborating for Cancer Control ResearchtoReality.cancer.gov is an online community of practice designed to cre- ate a dialogue between cancer control practitioners and researchers on how to move evidence-based programs into practice. Developed and supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), this community is both an information resource and a forum where community members can connect and collaborate with other public health professionals. Members can ask questions, discuss ideas and solutions, and share useful resources and tools. They can also participate in cyber-seminars and follow practictioners’ stories through the Mentorship Program. Through Research to Reality (R2R), you can engage with your colleagues and share experiences in a way that facilitates the development of partnerships and strengthens connections and Get interactions among individuals and organizations involved in Connected cancer control and prevention. Stay involved with R2R and take advantage of the interactive features that will make Research to Reality your “go to” place for Stay information on emerging issues and hot topics in evidence-based Involved cancer control practice. Site Features: • Cyber-seminars • Featured partners Move Research • Discussion forums • Community member profiles into • Events calendar • Mentorship program PracticeU.S. DEPARTMENTOF HEALTH ANDHUMAN SERVICESNational Institutesof Health ResearchtoReality.cancer.gov

The NCI Research to Reality Mentorship Program The NCI Research to Reality (R2R) Mentorship Program is a pilot program with the purpose to help build the capacity of cancer control practitioners to effectively navigate the complex, “real world” context in which evidence-based decision making occurs. Six mentees were matched with experienced public health professionals to work on a year-long cancer control and prevention project relevant to their current jobs. Through the program, mentees will learn and apply the skills and knowledge of evidence-based public health. Meet the 2011 NCI Research to Reality Mentorship PairsMentee Mentor Project TopicCharlene Cariou, BS, CHES Hope Krebill, RN, BSN, MSW Sun safety education and skinSt. Luke’s Mountain State Tumor Midwest Cancer Alliance (KS) cancer screening in rural IdahoInstitute (ID)Michael Celestin Jr., MA, CHES Alton Hart Jr., MD, MPH Public Health Service (PHS)Louisiana State University Health Virginia Commonwealth tobacco guidelines and urologySciences Center (LA) University (VA) physicians and patientsKiameesha Evans, MPH Nutrition and physical activity Evelyn Gonzalez, MACancer Institute of New Jersey program, Body & Soul, in Fox Chase Cancer Center (PA)(NJ) New Jersey area churchesVenice Haynes, MSPH Cam Escoffery, PhD, MPH, CHES Breast and cervical cancerMorehouse School of Medicine Rollins School of Public Health program, the Witness Project,(GA) (GA) in Atlanta, GeorgiaAngela McFall, MS June Ryan, MPA Client reminder program forMichigan Department of Nebraska Department of Health colorectal cancer screeningCommunity Health (MI) and Human Services (NE) in Michigan Colorectal cancer screening andLisa Troyer, BA Eugene Lengerich, VMD, MPH integrated messaging programMontana Department of Public Penn State University, Hershey to the insured population inHealth & Human Services (MT) Cancer Center (PA) rural Montana Learn more about the pairs and read their stories at: ResearchtoReality.cancer.gov/mentorship

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